the stockyards

wow, food comes out piping hot and is so awesome!!! we ordered the fried chicken dinner withfrieswhich was super satisfying and was hot till the end of our meal.frieswere really good too. we also ordered the bis-mack burger and it was so bomb! it was like having a gourmet big mac! food was not salty or dry, everything was so juicy and the flavors were on point. the only thing we didn't like was the coleslaw. oh, we also ordered the potato salad, it was a great choice. staff is friendly, i would definitely come back here.

smoking. just left the stockyards and it was amazing!!!!. i had the porcetta sandwich andfriesand my wife had the brisket with slaw, the portions were perfect , the buns are light and grilled too perfection.the seating is also amazing chefs table style which i liked so you can see your food constuctured.it's noisey and very well organised a great team wow

best burger ever. got taken here last night. was not very hungry and not really impressed with the menu. just ordered a burger and fries. ended up inhaling the burger and eating morefriesthan a human should. it was just awesome!

portions are large and you will be too busy to talk so not good for a first date place. ;-) definately a great place for homemade, hand made food. many a pulled pork sandwich was ordered and it seems to be a fav.

totally confused about the great ratings for this place. pulled brisket sandwich was heavy on the vinegar, coleslaw mostly inedible, and fried chicken was mediocre in seasoning.frieswere delicious. i'd visited many years ago for brunch and remembered their chicken and waffles with strong fondness, and was very disappointed on my return visit. i thought perhaps that my nostalgia had overwhelmed my ability to taste objectively, but my dining partner also thought his experience to be nothing special. won't return.

very friendly staff, roguish looking cook with a cool sense of humour.frieswere plentiful and up to standards. the butter burger was simple yet delicious, i couldn’t stop eating and it was gone before i knew it. all in all warm rustic ambiance with funky music and hearty food. will return for the ribs.

great food. they even have some vegetarian options as well. thefriesare delicious and fried to perfection. sometimes the wait can get pretty long but its definitely worth trying.

2017/02/11
i had bookmarked the stockyards a while ago, based on something that i had read somewhere about good burgers, and today we had an opportunity to check it out at lunchtime. the first thing i noticed when we entered is that it is not a big restaurant. about a third of the restaurant is occupied by an open kitchen, and the remaining areas only have counter and stool seating. i am not fond of stools, but it's about the food, right? the restaurant was relatively full, but there were two seats together at the end of the main counter in front of the kitchen. when it is busy, you are sitting and eating elbow to elbow with someone. it did feel a bit cramped at times.

we looked over the menu briefly. we notice that the people sitting beside us had chicken and waffles that looked pretty good, so swmbo's decision was made. she chose the 2 piece ($14) instead of the 4 piece ($17), which turned out to be more than enough for lunch. the chicken is marinated in buttermilk, and then deep fried, giving it a pretty crispy exterior. the thicker of her two pieces could have used a bit more time in the fryer; it was probably cooked all the way, but she did leave a couple of small bites.

i was trying to decide between a pulled pork sandwich and a burger, so i asked our server. she asked me if i had ever had one of their burgers, to which i replied no, and she suggested i try that first. i chose the green chili pimento cheese burger and added fries. i watched the cook prepare the burger. first he sprinkled salt on the flat top grill, then he dropped a ball of hamburger meat on top of the salt. he used a hand press to squash the meat to a uniform thickness. once it was cooked on one side, he flipped it over and added a large dollop of a thick, white sauce that must have been the jalapeño, cheddar and mayo mixture. when done, that was placed inside a grilled bun with butter lettuce, and served in a cast iron skillet, with a pile of fries. this was a pretty good burger. thefrieswere also pretty good too.

so overall some mixed results, but still a good outing. i would go back if someone i know wanted to give it a try.

went here with jamaal and ordered fried chicken dinner and beast burger. was gonna do the chicken and waffles but that's only available til 3pm and we came for dinner. to be honest i just don't get the obsession with c&w but for some reason i just keep trying and being underwhelmed so i didn't mind missing out. the burger and chicken came fairly quick for being freshly made but i will note we did beat the dinner rush by showing up at like 6:30. burger was good and reminded me of burger priest which is good. chicken was well seasoned (much better than other places i've had) and crispy but not overly breaded for my taste. hot sauce was needed for sure.frieswere wicked and nice and thin and crispy. be warned: the portions are really big. i could have split chicken dinner with another girl and been satisfied. i think for portions the price was fair. friendly and attentive staff.

i met a friend here for lunch yesterday. we waited a short while before being sat along the wall in their very tight spaced establishment. we placed our orders and after awhile we suspected our food had been lost in the shuffle. a quick chat with the waitress and everything got settled. while we waited, she was kind enough to drop off two pieces of chicken with somefriesat no extra charge. the chicken was unreal. so tasty. so tender. go get some! haha. our burgers eventually arrived and they were totally worth the wait. i had the dirty30. they only make 30 a day so i was worried we may have been too late. fortunately for me, i was wrong. this burger comes stuffed with house made smoked cheddar and blue cheese. stop. savour. ok! it also came topped with onion frites, pickles, and house mayo. i was really impressed. a very tasty burger!! certainly ranks up there as one of the best in the city (that i have had). my friend ordered and really enjoyed the beast which came with a mustard seared patty, secret sauce, caramelized onions, lettuce, american style cheese and pickles. few words shared during this feast. we were only charged for our burgers. the chicken, fries, and sodas were on the house. a small hiccup repaired in a big way! going back verrrrry soon.

this place was on top of several lists of the top food for toronto, so i figured it was only fair to try out this place and see if the hype was worth it.

it's a little place but it was packed for 2:00 in the afternoon. even then, the waitresses acknowledged me and made conversation with me. one of was even asking for advice about soma chocolate as i had a box of it with on me.

now onto the food. i had the classic burger andfrieswhich came in a skillet of all things. the burger itself was a typical greasy burger that was done to perfection and the toppings it had of lettuce tomato and mayo worked beautifully on it. thefrieswere seasoned well, but a bit bland for my taste.

recommending this place for the people of zomato.

came in on a wed for lunch and it was super busy..both diners and takeout! luckily got some seats right in front of the grill..just love watching them cook their burgers! ordered the fried chicken dinner..of course! served with tons offriesand coleslaw! the chicken was fried perfectly! also had the dirty thirty burger...they were down to the last 4! only 30 available a day! the blue cheese is what makes it so yummy! i miss their butter burger though. they should bring that back!! love stockyards!!!

went to stockyards on a friday afternoon. had the fried chicken dinner. it's delicious and the portion is huge.friesare excellent. the chicken tastes great and the coating is not too thick.
while chick-n-joy leslieville is my ultimate fried chicken place, the stockyards is a close second.
the place itself is amazing. the staff is super friendly and have the hipster factor under control. next time, will try one of the dirty 30 burgers!

went here on a whim and can't believe it took is this long. the place has apparently been open for 12 or so years but i only recently heard about it and decided to make the trek. well worth the effort.

we went on a non-bbq day so i was preparing for disappointment. as we walked in i took a look at the place and almost walked back out. i've seen bowling allies with more space and i have to admit i started judging the book by its cover. as we waited for space to open up, i couldn't help but notice the wave of people picking up for take away. how bad could it be?

i'm glad i fought off my initial instincts and stuck around. ordered the burger and the fried chicken. colonel sanders has nothing on these guys. finger lickin' good? try all the way down the palm and to the elbow lickin' great. and the burger: two parties with the usual toppings, except the pickle was beyond delicious and the secret sauce was memorable. thefriesare generous and delicious, probably top three in toronto. think kaplanskys meets ny fries. standing ovation.

if you're in the mood for a quick, unhealthy, delicious meal that's defiantly going to put you to sleep, stop by. you won't regret it.

one of my favourite (if not my favourite) places in the gta! amazing fried chicken, which they're known for, but also try their burgers. i'd say the burgers are up there with holy chuck and burger's priest. theirfriesain't too bad either, but sometimes taste burnt, or as if they were cooked in overused oil. and it's too bad they got rid of the butter burger, that was my favourite one.

hands down, the best fried chicken i've ever had! buttermilk marinated and seasoned to perfection ... i will definitely come back for more. you can taste the love that goes into it. greatfriesand coleslaw (and i usually don't even like coleslaw!) we also had the oak and hickory smoked beef brisket sandwich - sooo juicy!

the vibe was a lot of fun, as it's a small bbq place with an open kitchen where the cooks were so nice to chat with us as we watched them in action. gotta go back for more chicken!!